GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction of the Manager of Planning & Support Services, with guidance from the Senior Regulatory & Support Analyst, the Regulatory and Support Analyst is responsible for providing support to internal management and member utilities by performing analytical work primarily relating to rate, cost-of-service and regulatory activities, financial planning, Integrated Resource Planning, and project management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Prepares and files documents with respect to cost-of-service studies, cost allocation studies, rate designs, and cost unbundling studies.

· Assists with the development of integrated resource plans and components thereof.

· Assists with preparation of short and long-term revenue requirement forecasts.

· Estimates future costs for member utilities and prepares supporting documentation required by regulatory agencies.

· Identifies, tracks and analyzes emerging regulatory, technical and support related issues.

· Coordinates with member systems, Authority staff and others as necessary to gather information and perform analyses needed to meet complex, recurring State and Federal regulatory reporting requirements.

· Develops and implements templates/models to support special studies.

· Attends regulatory hearings, workshops and other meetings, and monitors issues pertaining to rates, regulatory compliance and planning.

· Creates content, case studies, white papers, and presentations.

· Assists with development of legislative and regulatory compliance reports, including supporting reporting requirements associated with the Authority’s status as a Market Participant in ISO-NE.

· Coordinates filings as necessary with outside counsel at the state, regional, and federal level.

· Provides programmatic support of energy services programs including efficiency programs, pilots, and other projects associated with Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard compliance.

· Responsible for reporting requirements associated with energy services programs including efficiency programs, pilots, and other projects associated with Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard compliance.

· Performs special projects as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Position requires knowledge and experience related to regulatory proceedings and compliance procedures, equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, preferably as it relates to fully regulated electric utilities.

Preferred Experience

· Bachelor’s degree in business related field strongly preferred

· 2 years of experience in energy, utilities, or related field

· 2 years of paralegal experience or experience in a legal and/or compliance function.

General Skills

· Ability to recognize areas of strategic concern and to develop relevant recommendations.

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, ability to be flexible, uninhibited by new challenges, and ability to meet deadlines.

· Ability to work independently, handle multiple tasks, and meet project deadlines under competing time demands and sometimes significant time pressures

· Willingness to work with a variety of individuals on projects.

· Ability to form strong coalitions both internally and externally to advance the Authority’s positions.

· Ability to recognize organizational priorities and work cooperatively and diplomatically to support their accomplishment.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

· Strong project management, time management, and organizational skills.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Proficient in use of Microsoft Office for application and presentations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Normal office environment, not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc.

Regularly uses computer keyboards requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.

More than half of time spent in normal office setting.

Occasionally requires travel to other communities.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION

This position is classified as a Non-Exempt position.

The above statements are intended to describe the general attire and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $66,000.00 - $84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• FDA regulations: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Waterbury Center, VT 05677 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Waterbury Center, VT 05677: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Waterbury Center, VT 05677